Kenmore 385.19005 - Manual (Page 27)

straight Stitch
(T) Stitch pattern:
(D Needle thread tension
(D Presser foot A:
® Presser foot H;
(D Pressure dial
1 or 2
2 to 6
Zigzag foot
{stitch pattern 1 or 2)
Straight stitch foot
{stitch pattern 1 only)
3
CAUTION:
When using the straight stitch foot, make sure to select
the straight stitch with the center needle drop position.
To sew
Raise the presser foot and position the fabric next to a
seam guideline on the needle plate Lower the needle to
the point where you want to start
Pull the thr eads towards the back and lower the presser
foot. Press the start/stop button or foot control, and gently
guide the fabric along the seam guideline letting the fabric
feed naturally
» Securing seam
® Reverse button
(U For fastening the ends of seams, press the reverse
button 0 and sew several reverse stitches.
The machine sews reverse stitches as long as you press
and hold the reverse button Cl).
When sewing with the lock-a-matic stitch and locking
stitch, press the reverse button once, the machine will
sew several reverse or locking stitches and stop
automatically,
m Raise the presser foot. Remove the fabric, draw it to the
back.
[1] Cut the thread by using the thread cutter
Now the threads are cut the proper length for starting the
next seam.
■> Changing sewing direction
0 Up/down needle button
Stop the machine and bring the needle down into the
fabric by pressing the up/down needle button ©. Raise
the presser foot. Pivot the fabric around the needle to
change the sewing direction as directed Lower the
presser foot and sew in a new direction.